561 Rawdon Island Road, Rawdon Island NSW 2446

River frontage on deep water | 16-hectare residential lot | exclusive island location | lifestyle acreage with subdivision potential The property’s primary competitive advantage is its absolute deep-water river frontage on a residential-zoned 16-hectare lot within twenty minutes of Port Macquarie. This configuration is rare; most riverfront parcels this size are zoned rural or environmental, limiting use. The residential zoning gives a buyer optionality—hold as a private estate, or investigate subdivision potential with council. The 2005 sale at $1.3 million and the 2023 contract at $550,000 suggest a market that has not consistently valued the land’s potential, which may present a buying window for a patient purchaser. The property suits a buyer seeking a private deep-water retreat with future land-bank characteristics, not a quick resale. Bushfire and flood overlays are present and must be costed before exchange; they affect insurance premiums and may constrain building placement or require elevated designs. The septic system and water tank imply no immediate council connection costs, but a buyer should budget for compliance upgrades if expanding the dwelling. The recent low sale price in 2023 may reflect a distressed or partial-interest transaction, not a market floor—due diligence on title and encumbrances is essential. For a buyer with a 5-10 year horizon, hold as a lifestyle property with river access; if subdivision is feasible, the lot could yield two or more titles, substantially lifting exit value.